Malawi

VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR DIPLOMATIC/OFFICIAL PASSPORT HOLDER: 

1. Passport:

Bio page copy of passport with at least six months validity.

a. Include all your previous passport copy along with the visa copies.

2. Visa Application Form:

Visa application form must be filled in online.

3. Photo:

One recent passport size photographs,

a. With matt or semi matt finish,

b. Photographs should be white background, without border,

c. 60-80% face coverage, (Size: 3.5 cm X 4.5 cm)

4. Invitation Letter:

An invitation letter from Malawi host / inviting Company addressing to – The Director General of Immigration, Malawi on its letter head stating the purpose of travel and duration of stay and should be duly signed with signatory’s name and designation.

5. Proof of Occupation:

a. Government Order

b. Note Verbal

c. Visiting card

Important information: We suggest to submit all the soft copies of documents in PDF  format.

BUSINESS VISA REQUIREMENTS

1. Passport:

Bio page copy of passport with at least six months validity.

a. Include all your previous passport copy along with the visa copies.

2.Visa Application Form:

Visa application form must be filled in online.

3. Photo:

One recent passport size photographs

a. With matt or semi matt finish,

b. Photographs should be white background, without border,

c. 60-80% face coverage, (Size: 3.5 cm X 4.5 cm).

4. Covering-Letter:

Covering Letter from applicant including Name, Designation, Passport Number, purpose and outlining who will be responsible for the full costs of the trip – travel, accommodation, expenses etc. The letter should be addressed to –The Director General of Immigration, Malawi. Visa Category must be mentioned in the subject line.

5. Invitation Letter:

An invitation letter from Malawi host / inviting Company addressing to – The Director General of Immigration, Malawi on its letter head stating the purpose of travel and duration of stay and should be duly signed with signatory’s name and designation.

a. Host’s Business Registration Certificate or Certificate of Incorporation in Malawi.

6. Proof of Occupation:

a. Forwarding-Letter: A letter from the office such a NOC/LOI letter on the organization’s letter-head pad stating applicant’s name, designation, passport number, purpose, duration of visit, sponsorship status etc. Addressing to- The Director General of Immigration, Malawi.

b. Certified photocopies of trade license/Certificate of Incorporation/Memorandum (If self-employed/businessman)

7. Financials:

a. Copy of Bank Statement (salary)/ Personal bank statement for last 6 months mentioning the Bank’s name, Bank’s Telephone Number clearly with authorized bank seal and signature (e-statement is not acceptable)

b. Copy of Company’s Bank Statement copy for last 6 months mentioning the Bank’s name, Bank’s Telephone Number clearly. (If the trip is sponsored by the employer)

8. Ticket Itinerary:

Round trip ticket itinerary as per your travel period (Recommended)

9. Hotel Reservation:

Hotel booking as per your travel period.

Important information: We suggest to submit all the soft copies of documents in PDF or JPG image format.

TOURIST VISA REQUIREMENT

1. Passport:

Bio page copy of passport with at least six months validity.

a. Include all your previous passport copy along with the visa copies.

2.Visa Application Form:

Visa application form must be filled in online.

3. Photo:

One recent passport size photographs

a. With matt or semi matt finish,

b. Photographs should be white background, without border,

c. 60-80% face coverage, (Size: 3.5 cm X 4.5 cm).

4. Covering-Letter:

Covering Letter from applicant including Name, Designation, Passport Number, purpose and outlining who will be responsible for the full costs of the trip – travel, accommodation, expenses etc. The letter should be addressed to –The Director General of Immigration, Malawi. Visa Category must be mentioned in the subject line.

5. Invitation Letter:

An invitation letter from Malawi host / Tour Operator addressing to – The Director General of Immigration, Malawi on its letter head stating the purpose of travel and duration of stay and should be duly signed with signatory’s name and designation.

a. Host’s Business Registration Certificate or Certificate of Incorporation in Malawi.

6. Proof of Occupation:

a. Forwarding-Letter: A letter from the office such a NOC/LOI letter on the organization’s letter-head pad stating applicant’s name, designation, passport number, purpose, duration of visit, sponsorship status etc. Addressing to- The Director General of Immigration, Malawi.

b. Certified photocopies of trade license/Certificate of Incorporation/Memorandum (If self-employed/businessman)

7. Financials:

a. Copy of Bank Statement (salary)/ Personal bank statement for last 6 months mentioning the Bank’s name, Bank’s Telephone Number clearly with authorized bank seal and signature (e-statement is not acceptable)

b. Copy of Company’s Bank Statement copy for last 6 months mentioning the Bank’s name, Bank’s Telephone Number clearly. (If the trip is sponsored by the employer)

8. Ticket Itinerary:

Round trip ticket itinerary as per your travel period (Recommended)

9. Hotel Reservation:

Hotel booking as per your travel period

for more information : https://visathing.com/country/malawi/